I'm currently combi feeding my 3mo but the discussion of weaning to start trying for a second has come up. I haven't had a period yet post partum and, as I have pcos and it took nearly a year after stopping the pill to regain a semi-regular cycle, I suspect it will take time to regain a period now. However, I know that stopping breastfeeding can speed up the process for many women... I'm not sure I'm ready to stop as I love those moments with my baby, but we needed some fertility help to have our first and that process is long, so I also want to get started on that. We want to have 3+ if my body allows, and I'm already 32, so I'm just conscious of that time pressure... I don't want to be too old having more children as I had some birth complications and an emergency c section, which I don't think my body could handle in late 30s/early 40s.
I'm so torn at the minute!
Option 1 - stop breastfeeding to focus on losing weight to be eligible for fertility treatment again, and to hopefully trigger a period cycle. But, if I'm not able to have another, accept losing out on precious moments that I won't ever have again.
Or Option 2 - continue breastfeeding as long as baby/I want to and soak up every lovely moment. But delay thinking about no 2. which could impact my ability to have the family I ultimately want.
My husband is very much option 1, but he's a logical man and doesn't quite understand the emotional tie breastfeeding creates! I totally get that argument, and on paper it is the best choice, but it makes me feel somewhat irrational for being reluctant to let go of breastfeeding...
I know I ultimately need to decide for myself but any thoughts? Anyone else who experienced anything similar - what did you choose and why?